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IBPE / IBPE-1 Foundation — Syllabus

IBPE-1 Foundation — Syllabus

For candidates developing fundamental patisserie competence.

01

Qualification objective

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For candidates developing fundamental patisserie competence.

  • Basic techniques
  • Basic products
  • Hygiene
  • Mise en place
  • Equipment handling
  • Basic finishing

02

Entry requirements

Approved details for entry requirements in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

03

Knowledge requirements

Approved details for knowledge requirements in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

04

Practical competencies

Approved details for practical competencies in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

05

Product requirements

Approved details for product requirements in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

06

Hygiene standards

Approved details for hygiene standards in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

07

Equipment requirements

Approved details for equipment requirements in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

08

Examination format

Approved details for examination format in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

09

Assessment criteria

Approved details for assessment criteria in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

10

Pass requirements

Approved details for pass requirements in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

11

Critical-failure conditions

Approved details for critical-failure conditions in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

12

Examination duration

Approved details for examination duration in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.

13

Candidate rules

Approved details for candidate rules in IBPE-1 remain pending publication in the official qualification specification.